SHOCO ORO

Aruba’s Burrowing Owl: The SHOCO

The SHOCO is a Aruban National symbol, this owl subspecies is only found in Aruba.

It’s a symbol of pride, wealth, wisdom, prosperity, good luck and fortune. 

This is unique Aruban piece forms part of the Aruban Symbol collection by MAISON RYON, that will keep evolving with time.

THIS IS: SHOCO

SHOCO FACTS

• The Shoco is an endemic subspecies, meaning this type of burrowing owl is only found in Aruba
• Shocos are currently considered endangered
• The Shoco is one of Aruba’s National Symbols
• Shocos prefer open areas, specifically mudflats and sandy areas for nesting and hunting
• They are very small owls! They reach up to only about 20 centimeters in height.
• There are approximately two nesting seasons per year, they can lay up to five eggs every nesting season
• These lovebirds are monogamous and typically remain with the same partner throughout their entire life
• The top Shoco predators are all human-introduced animals (such as dogs, cats and boas.

As part of the local Shoco Conservation Program, Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA), together with the Aruba Birdlife Conservation and the Global Owl Project, focus on creating, protecting, and monitoring artificial Shoco nests across the island.